Alan was born on Nov. 27, 1939 in Escalon, Calif. He moved to Siskiyou County 25 years ago from Fremont, Calif. He worked in radio broadcasting for KSYC and KSIZ. Alan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on the USS Bremerton and then on the USS Cook during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dunsmuir, a life member of the Optimus Club, a member of the former Lions Club in Mount Shasta and the American Legion McCloud. He loved to play golf.

Survivors include his wife Sue Blackmore of Weed; his sons Alan Blackmore of Boise, Idaho; Scott Blackmore of Fremont; and Keith Blackmore of Nolensville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother David Blackmore of Camp Verde, Ariz.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Mount Shasta with Pastors Richard McCormack and Steve Rogers officiating.

The Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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